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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.06, 24,458.79 and 6,954.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.06, 24,458.79 and 6,954.49 is: 10,429.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.06 : 24,458.79 = 6,954.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.06/24,458.79 = 6,954.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.06x = 24,458.79 × 6,954.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.06x = 170,098,467.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,098,467.12/16,310.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,429.05

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